Land protection is climate protection. Additionally, through the Land and Environment Defenders Task Force (LEDTAF), Defenders Protection Initiative (DPI) presents ‘Land Policy as a Climate Solution,’ a working paper that examines how the Uganda National Land Policy can strengthen climate resilience and safeguard frontline environmental defenders.
The document also considers how protecting community land rights supports sustainable adaptation and resilience. It explains mechanisms for monitoring risks faced by land and environmental defenders and highlights policy options for integrating land governance with climate action. These themes guide policymakers and practitioners toward practical steps.
The paper references the Uganda National Land Policy and highlights critical policy gaps. Additionally, it proposes practical reforms that place communities, environmental conservation, and human rights at the center of sustainable land governance.